Graduate Certificate in Music (GCMus)
Information valid for students commencing 2014
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)
Summer Semester (01 Dec, 2014)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5299
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent, or suitable work experience for example choral or orchestral conducting experience.
Additional application information
The Graduate Certificate is only available on a part-time basis and is therefore not available to international students
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Late applications may be considered.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
Apply OnlineDuration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2014
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5299
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent, or suitable work experience for example choral or orchestral conducting experience.
CRICOS Code: 085543K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Music?
These performance-based programs provide students with extended application of pedagogical principles, skills and resources in a workshop situation. Students have the opportunity to select courses in instrumental pedagogy, aural studies and methodology, choral or orchestral conducting and classroom pedagogy. Graduates of the program demonstrate knowledge and application of the principles of music pedagogy - instrumental or aural - in educational and community settings.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Music.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent, or suitable work experience for example choral or orchestral conducting experience.
Additional application information
The Graduate Certificate is only available on a part-time basis and is therefore not available to international students
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent, or suitable work experience for example choral or orchestral conducting experience.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 085543K
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Some courses may incur additional costs such as piano accompaniment.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Music
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Music
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Music, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCMus List.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
- Graduate Diploma in Music (#16)
- Master of Music (#24)
